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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Delicious Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are easily prepared in an air fryer or grill for a tasty appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 skewers
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • basting brush

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs or breast
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce

  • 1 stick butter
  • 8-10 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup parmesan, grated
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce more if desired
  • 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced

Chicken Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

Prep and Skewer Chicken

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  • Combine chicken seasoning mixture in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Cut chicken into 3" pieces and toss in olive oil and spices, coating well.
  • Pack chicken onto skewers tightly, ensuring no space between pieces.
  • Snip skewers if needed to fit in the air fryer.

Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce

  • Heat butter and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl until partially melted.
  • Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan, whisk until combined.
  • Reserve ⅓ of the sauce for basting cooked chicken.

Cook The Chicken

  • Cook 2-3 skewers at a time in an air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
  • Flip skewers, baste with sauce, cook an additional 2 minutes at 400 degrees.
  • Flip back, baste with more sauce, cook another 5-6 minutes until internal temp reaches 165 degrees.
  • Finish with a final baste of garlic sauce and sprinkle with extra parmesan before serving.

Notes

For oven, preheat to 450 degrees and bake for 14 minutes, basting halfway. For grill, preheat to medium-high and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, basting throughout.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 230mgVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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